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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
7
Published by Herald Publishing Company in Bessemer Michigan the piece argues to curb school dropouts. It cites statistics showing over one third quit before senior high and predicts 7.5 million will drop out in the next decade while unemployment remains higher for dropouts. It urges cross community action led by education religion and civil groups.
Community notes report Johnston high school seniors to graduate Friday while optional elections approach for Bessemer City and Township districts. John Backman will resign as Speed Boy coach to take a Michigan state job. The column weaves in local humor and political critique of federal civil rights policy.
A visitor recounts stopping at the Silver Dome in Ramsay to buy a Seven-Up but receiving water instead. Staffer Don Ahnen, subbing for Pete Paitolero, was surprised as the drink turned out not to be soda. The piece blends anecdotes, quotes, and a teenager’s job interview vignette with moral reflections.
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